Are you the one? One thing is certain. With us, you make a difference. We are the teacher who helps a little brother read his first words and the after-school staff who bring laughter at the end of the school day. We are the childcare workers who help children grow every day and the librarian who brings literature to life. Together, we strive for knowledge, for meaning, and for a fun everyday life for children and young people. There’s something wonderful about that. Would you also like to work for the future in the Municipality of Kiruna? Come and be part of the community at the Culture and Education Administration.
Would you like to help spark students’ curiosity in math, science, and technology? We’re looking for a dedicated teacher who wants to make a difference for our students and contribute to their development and learning.
We’re looking for someone who is proactive, independent, and enjoys working in a team to achieve common goals. With a focus on students’ development and learning, you’ll help create an inspiring and positive environment together with us.
At Kiruna Municipality, you’ll also enjoy several attractive benefits:
• If you are a certified teacher, you’ll receive an extra month’s salary after 12 months of employment.
• The opportunity to rent apartments in the mountains.
• Free access to various fitness centers, up to 5,000 SEK per year.
• The opportunity for an active and fulfilling leisure life with easy access to the mountains, nature, and outdoor activities.
Would you like to help shape the future of Kiruna? We welcome you to Högalid School!
1 position(s).
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a teacher of math, technology, and science, you play a key role in creating lessons that spark students’ curiosity, strengthen their knowledge, and equip them to succeed.
You will plan, implement, evaluate, and develop instruction based on current guidelines and the students’ diverse needs and circumstances. Through clear pedagogical leadership and an inclusive approach, you will foster a sense of security, a calm learning environment, and motivation in the classroom.
With us, you’ll work closely with your teaching team, the student health team, and school administration. You’ll also maintain strong collaboration with parents and guardians and actively participate in the school’s development efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS
We’re looking for someone who:
• Is a certified teacher qualified to teach math, technology, and science for grades 4–9.
• Ideally has teaching experience.
• Possesses strong subject knowledge and the ability to make lessons interesting, clear, and accessible to students.
• Finds it easy to build good relationships with students, parents/guardians, and colleagues.
• Is committed to students’ development and has the ability to adapt instruction to different needs and circumstances.
• Is independent, proactive, and goal-oriented.
• Values collegial learning and the exchange of experiences.
• Thrives in a team environment working toward shared goals with a focus on student development.
We place great emphasis on personal suitability.
Please include your professional license and list of qualifications with your application.
Criminal Record:
In accordance with the Act on Suitability Checks, you must be able to provide an extract from the police criminal record upon employment. Order one immediately when you submit your application; you can do so via the link https://polisen.se/belastningsregistret?mtm_campaign=utdrag&mtm_kwd=post0623
Employment Type: Permanent position.
Duration: Permanent; Start Date: To be agreed upon.
To work with us, you must share Kiruna Municipality’s core values, where respect, responsibility, and collaboration are the guiding principles.
We offer a pleasant work environment and stimulating tasks, and as an employee, you’ll enjoy a good work-life balance.
We offer a variety of benefits, including free access to various fitness facilities up to 5,000 SEK per year, cabins in the mountains that you can rent, and the option to exchange part of your salary for time off.
We strive for gender equality and view diversity as a strength; we welcome employees from diverse backgrounds and work to ensure our workplaces are accessible to everyone. Kiruna Municipality views full-time employment as a right and part-time employment as an opportunity. Knowledge of Finnish, Sami, and/or Meänkieli is a plus, as Kiruna Municipality is an administrative area for these languages.
Kiruna Municipality applies individual and differentiated pay scales. If you advance in the recruitment process, you will be presented with a pay range applicable to you at the time of your interview.
We encourage you to read the information about our collective bargaining agreements, local agreements, and what we as an employer have to offer before we meet you for a potential interview; you can find this information here: https://kiruna.se/naringsliv--arbete/arbeta-hos-oss/kommunen-som-arbetsgivare.html
Kiruna Municipality has engaged a recruitment agency for this position and therefore requests that advertising sales representatives or other providers of recruitment services refrain from contacting us.